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Pork market in Germany

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh, chilled, or frozen pork in Germany contracted from 4.48 million metric tons in 2018 to 3.65 million metric tons in 2023. This decline was driven by a sustained shift in consumer preferences, as per capita pork consumption fell while poultry gained popularity, a trend clearly observed in 2023.

The market environment was further shaped by the November 2021 announcement from JBS Foods to launch cultivated meat by 2024, introducing a new product category. Concurrently, stringent temperature requirements for frozen and fresh logistics, highlighted in 2023, defined critical operational standards for the supply chain. By 2024, domestic pork production increased by 1.9%, supporting a high self-sufficiency rate of 134.6%, while per capita meat consumption stabilized.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pork in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany ranked as the world's third-largest producer of pork.

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Germany's pork production declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 5 118 thousand tonnes of pork, marking a slight decrease of 2.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 7%, with an average annual decline of 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.8%)	(2.2%)	(2.2%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany exported 1 770 thousand tonnes of pork, down 1.9% from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 3.7%, averaging an annual decrease of 1.3%. The sharpest decline occurred in 2018 at 2.6%, while the highest increase was in 2019 at 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.6%)	0.8%	(1.9%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

An analysis of pork exports in volume from 2017 to 2020 reveals a wide distribution across numerous markets. Italy, China, and Poland accounted for 18.2%, 13.8%, and 8.7% of exports, respectively, totaling 40.7% of the flows. The remaining 59.3% went to other trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's pork exports in 2020 amounted to 4 881 million US dollars, reflecting a gradual decline of 3.4% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 417 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 5 051 million US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2018 at 8.3%, and the biggest rise was in 2019 at 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.3%)	14.4%	(3.4%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's pork exports in value terms were spread across a broad range of markets. Italy, China, and Poland represented 16.6%, 12.8%, and 9.2% of the value, respectively, together making up 38.6% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pork to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's pork imports fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 788 thousand tonnes of pork, a decrease of 10.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 13.9%, with an average annual drop of 4.9%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 923 thousand tonnes, and the largest increase that year was 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	(4.1%)	(10.9%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands were the primary sources for Germany's pork imports by volume, accounting for 32.4%, 30.7%, and 14.1%, respectively. Together, they represented 77.1% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's pork imports were valued at 1 700 million US dollars, showing a moderate decline of 9.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 8.1%, averaging an annual fall of 2.8%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 1 699 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 868 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.1%)	9.9%	(9.0%)	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands formed the core group for Germany's pork imports by value, representing 30.8%, 29.6%, and 16.8%, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 77.1% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io